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1. Why can an odd-electron molecule not satisfy the octet rule? |
1. There is no way all electrons can be paired if there are an odd number of them. |
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3. Draw an acceptable Lewis electron dot diagram for these molecules that violate the octet rule.
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5. Draw an acceptable Lewis electron dot diagram for these molecules that violate the octet rule.
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